Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

TIA and Sedfa accelerating SA’s startup and SME ecosystem

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) looking to create a more integrated and supportive environment for innovators and Micro, Small, and Medium...

Trusted emails are weaponised for attacks

Cisco Talos’ Q2 2025 cybersecurity report reveals a notable shift in attacker objectives and methods. Although phishing activity declined by 40% compared to Q1, it remained the leading initial access method for threat actors - with most campaigns focused on credential...

Counting the global cost of digital exclusion

A staggering 627-million individuals globally – more than the populations of the US and Brazil combined - are excluded from essential digital services, including financial services, education, healthcare, and employment platforms. The is according to global full-cycle...

Humanoid robots are ready to start work

The advent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022 revolutionised humanoid robotics, allowing for task execution without explicit programming. As developed nations grapple with labor shortages from aging populations and declining birth rates, the demand for automation grows....

Intel debuts AI PC Intel Core Ultra desktop processors

Intel has launched the new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processor family that will scale AI PC capabilities to desktop platforms and usher in the first enthusiast desktop AI PCs.  Led by the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285K, the latest generation of enthusiast...

African leaders call for digital economy partnerships

African leaders gathered in Nigeria for the second annual Moonshot by TechCabal conference called for more strategic partnerships with the private sector to enhance Africa’s role in the global digital economy. A panel discussion, “Building Digital Economies for the...

Zutari completes MEP upgrade for ADC in Cape Town

Zutari has completed the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) upgrade for Africa Data Centres’ 6MW capacity expansion at its Cape Town 1 (CPT1) facility. The fast-track project was a brownfield site with existing structures. “We had to work around the existing...

RCS messaging enjoys growing significance

Rich Communication Services (RCS) traffic will quadruple over the next five years, according to a new whitepaper commissioned by global communications platform Infobip. Data from tech analyst Omdia shows RCS application to person (A2P) and person to person (P2P)...

Android continues market share growth

Android and iOS have been battling market dominance for more than a decade, and their constant rivalry has driven innovation and improved user experiences in the smartphone segment. Although both platforms introduced innovative features with each new version, outdoing...

Data centre demand prompts new cooling solutions

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly increased the demand for data processing capabilities and capacity, leading to the expansion of data centres globally. As these facilities operate continuously, their energy-intensive equipment are...

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DCC achieves Microsoft Gold certification

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has been awarded Gold Certified Partner status for the Microsoft Partner Programme, with a competency in small and midmarket cloud solutions. As a Gold Certified Partner, DCC reconfirms its cloud value offering and expertise to its...

Cambium Networks expands resources for service providers

Cambium Networks has announced special pricing and new resources for service providers deploying Facebook's Express WiFi platform. Express Wi-Fi is an end-to-end, software-as-a-service platform that helps mobile, satellite operators and internet service providers...

Mminele steps down as Absa Group chief executive

The Absa Group board and the group chief executive, Daniel Mminele have come to an agreement pursuant to which he has stepped down and will be leaving the group with effect from 30 April 2021. The parties have not managed to achieve alignment in relation to the...

Your data may be ready, but are your people?

With the staggering pace of innovation in enterprise technology, it's all too easy to overlook the role of employees whose job is to process, interpret and action the data emanating from these systems. Dr Anne Hsu is a behavioural psychologist and computer science...

Data breach financial implications of POPIA

Evolving cyber risks and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has created a greater awareness of the financial impact of cyber risks, considering the fact that maximum penalties under POPIA are a R10 million fine or imprisonment for a period not...

Satellite internet education outperforms

Disruption to education was widespread in 2020 with generally very mixed outcomes as parents and communities struggled to provide the tools - and internet access - for learning to continue online. An exception was Khula Education, an NGO operating among 15 schools in...

How ransomware gangs play today

Over the past few years, the methods cybercriminals use to distribute ransomware has changed dramatically. While a few years ago, they would spread encrypted files on a large scale, today, their ransomware attacks have become more focused. Now, fraudsters examine the...

Is gold still a safe bet?

Following the gold price's good performance in 2020 and recent drop, Fred Razak, chief trading strategist from CMTrading, discusses the outlook for what has always been seen as the "safe bet" for investors. "After the low in mid-March last year of $1469, during the...

CRS, Tandem Learning partner on development training

CRS Technologies has entered into an agreement with Tandem Learning & Leadership Solutions to strengthen its corporate training value proposition. "Leadership skills play a pivotal role in organisational success. Effective leaders inspire people to deliver...

Data Management & Governance Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

An expert with a strong background in Data Governance and Data Management is NEEDED. Can you DO IT !!!We requires an expert with skills on Data Governance and Management within Government. Candidate must understand the relevant Framework documents and their context....

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Introduction: PeopleSolved is recruiting for a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to join the local government sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and delivering data-driven...

Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Business Intelligence Developer

You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and understand the...

Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Business Intelligence Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and understand the...

Lead Software Engineer: AWS at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.We are building a cutting-edge, data-driven platform to enable insight generation across teams, business units, and value streams. As part of our digital transformation, we're integrating an AWS-based OCR/IDP (Intelligent Document Processing)...

DevOps Engineer

Join a leading technology firm dedicated to driving positive change in society through innovative solutions. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your expertise in DevOps Development and be part of a team that is at the forefront of industry trends. You will have...

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